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Wallings Nature Reserve

our story

Nestled in the Southwestern Side of Antigua, The Wallings Reservoir began construction in 1890 and was completed at the turn of the century in 1900. Although originally designed to hold 13 million gallons of water to supply the local population, nine years after it’s construction, it had to be repaired. At that time, it was supplying thirty water tanks in 15 villages.

After three long years of drought, in 1912, Wallings became empty but was again filled when heavy rains fell in October and November of that same year.

In November 1945, a small additional Dam was constructed forming the picturesque and now iconic Fig Tree Drive.

The Wallings family has a long and rich history in Antigua and Barbuda. Sir Sydney Walling is a renowned cricketer, playing for Antigua and Barbuda in the 1930’s and 40’s and one of the major highways in Antigua bears his name.

fast facts

The Wallings Area is owned and managed by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs. The responsibility of day to day management of the area falls to the Forestry Unit within the Ministry of Agriculture.

looking ahead

Wallings Nature Reserve will be the first community-managed National Park in the twin island state. The Reserve will be used as an International Case Study to garner the impact that a local community can have in making a difference in the fight against Climate Change, while empowering women, youth and vulnerable communities while also promoting gender equality.

Wheelchair accessible restroom facility at the entrance

The development of the existing trails to include coloured trail markers and signs and the development of new trails to give patrons a wider variety to choose from

Parking facilities

Security (reserve rangers and ranger check-in stations will be security features for the reserve; both man and equipment)

Shuttle service to the picnic site (electric powered carts will be used to carry out this activity)

Upgraded picnic area and BBQ pits

Gift shop and museum in the same building at the picnic site

Communication radios

First aid kits

On-site guides

On the ground administration

Signs all around the reserve

Bio bridge initiative (using the lemongrass to create local products)

Bench at the crossroads

Wheel accessible bridge to get across the picnic site

Hammocks

Area for overnight camping

Solar powered buildings

Resurfacing of the road and the installation of drains

Repair of the water trenches and the reservoir walls

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Make Waves With Nature and its Resources

Help us to protect and preserve our history by making a donation to the Reserve.